
This set was created from a thrifted sweater and fabric I had stashed away for years. I used the fabric to add puffed sleeves and matching shorts, then finished the front bodice with leftover trims. Even the original sweater sleeves were saved for another project.

An old denim jacket got a fresh start with leftover denim remnants, hand-painted details, and a whole new story to tell Photo Jeff Abate

Upcycled thrifted acrylic bra reimagined with vintage miniature stuffed toys and a preloved tulle skirt accented with the same plush details. Photo Mario Martinez

Black dress made from fabric I've been holding onto for six years. Worth the wait. Photo Jason Asuncion

Denim, But Make It Bloom Entirely made from pre existing materials. I distressed the denim skirt by hand and added reclaimed denim strips and floral appliqués to both the skirt and denim bra. The white tulle was a remnant from a previous project. Proof that beautiful things don't need new materials, just a new vision. Photo Mario Martinez Model Olga

Reworked a jumpsuit from my past collection. The leather shorts had become worn out and unwearable, so I replaced them with pre-loved remnant fabric. photo by Jeff Abate

preloved hoodie remixed with old jumpsuit remnant, denim remants. thrifted denim waistband with tulle remnants

Thrifted pencil skirt flipped into an A-line Thrifted denim bra, reworked with denim scraps\ Necktie, pieced together from leftover scraps
Cyced is a playful spin on the word upcycled. Before switching to upcycled fashion, her designs were worn by Maye Musk, Vivica A. Fox, and Jeannie Mai.